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Old 04-22-2009, 08:02 PM
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I found a box of these today and can't locate any ballistic info on this round. They are 38 special. Can somebody please help me?
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I found a box of these today and can't locate any ballistic info on this round. They are 38 special. Can somebody please help me?
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Old 04-22-2009, 10:05 PM
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The 95gr loading of the 38 special is not one you want to use for self defense. While the Silvertip is an excellent hollowpoint, in the 95gr loading it is simply too light to penetrate well when coupled with the fast expansion of the silvertip design. It makes the 38 more like a 380. While I do not have any hard proof ballistically, I would think the speed would be around 1000-1100fps.

The 95 gr loading was typical of the 1970s-1980s jhp designs. The tech at the time was to get really light-for-caliber bullets so that they would expand. Unfortunately, they did not penetrate well. Now, heavier jacketed bullets, even up to 135grs in snubs will expand. The 38 ammo available now is fantastic, although the 125gr Silvertip and 125gr Fed HiShock (pre hydrashock) are still in the top even though it they are old designs.
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Old 04-22-2009, 10:55 PM
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BreakerDan thanks I would not use these for defense for that I would use the 135 GD or a 125 gr 357 load. Just curious about the silvertip and this weight is not listed on Winchester site.
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Old 04-23-2009, 09:15 AM
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Run a search here in the last month and you'll find a detailed thread on this exact round.
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